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Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa, the Medical Council of New Zealand (Council), today released the names of the four elected candidates to join Council governance.
We've updated our advice for doctors when using technology to deliver health care services to ensure safe and effective care for patients.
We're further extending the expiry date of our COVID-19 Pandemic scope of practice out to 31 March 2022 at the request of the Director-General of Health.
Council has confirmed the continued leadership of Chair, Dr Curtis Walker, and Deputy Chair, Ms Susan Hughes QC, during their first meeting of 2021.
A stronger focus on the wellbeing and future care of patients sits at the centre of Council’s amended guidance for doctors on ending professional relationships with their patients.
Ki te kotahi te kākaho, ka whati. Ki te kāpuia, e kore te whati. A lot has happened since our last Medical Council News, with the formation of a new Government, new ministers of health, the End of Life Choice ‘yes’ vote and more.
Public safety is the top priority for the Medical Council of New Zealand, following the recent referendum approving the introduction of assisted dying in New Zealand.
The Medical Council of New Zealand, in partnership with Te Ohu Rata O Aotearoa (Te ORA), has released an independent research report outlining findings on the current state of cultural safety and health equity delivered by doctors in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Medical Council congratulates all those recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours, paying particular tribute to medical professionals who have been acknowledged.
This article celebrates Te wiki o te reo Māori and profiles the Medical Council’s chair, Dr Curtis Walker.
The Council would like to thank New Zealand Doctor magazine for granting permission to republish it online.
The Council would like to thank New Zealand Doctor magazine for granting permission to republish it online.
The Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal (The Tribunal) has asked us to publish a summary of its recent decisions. You can access the full decision on their website at the links provided.